Senate Report Unveils Dire Plight of Homeless Women in France

A shocking report reveals that all women living on the streets for a year have experienced sexual violence, prompting urgent calls for increased support and housing.

• The Senate's delegation on women's rights has published a report highlighting that 40% of France's homeless population are women, with 120,000 women currently without permanent housing.
• The report states that all women who have been homeless for a year have experienced at least one sexual assault, underscoring the extreme vulnerability of this group.
• Recommendations include creating 10,000 additional emergency accommodation places and improving access to social housing to better protect these women.
• Many homeless women are victims of a cycle of poverty and violence, with a significant number being foreign nationals who face risks of domestic and sexual exploitation.
• The report also stresses the need for better recognition and support for social workers, who are crucial in assisting this vulnerable population.

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